New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Mirabai Chanu recently addressed the lack of consistent backing from fans as she joined Beijing 2008 bronze medallist Vijender Singh in a high-impact panel on "What India Needs for Its Next Olympic Heroes" at the FICCI Turf 2025 Global Sports Summit.

The session addressed the systems, mindset, and support required to prepare future Olympic medal winners and drew attention as one of the event's highlights, according to a release from FICCI.

While speaking about the contrast between the reception she received after winning her Tokyo 2020 silver and the absence of support following injury at the Asian Games, Mirabai said, "When I won silver at the Tokyo Olympics, there were thousands waitin...